What is the Shubh Muhurat and Sunrise time on Diwali (Deepawali Lakshmi Pooja & Kartik Amavasya) (2026-11-08)?

On Diwali (Deepawali Lakshmi Pooja & Kartik Amavasya) (Sunday, 8 November 2026), Sunrise is at 6:38 AM and Sunset is at 5:31 PM. Brahma Muhurat is from 4:53 AM to 5:46 AM, Abhijit Muhurat is 11:43 AM to 12:27 PM, and Rahu Kaal is from 4:10 PM to 5:31 PM.

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Diwali (Deepawali Lakshmi Pooja & Kartik Amavasya) (2026) — दीपावली (महालक्ष्मी-गणेश पूजन एवं कार्तिक अमावस्या)

🗓️ Sunday, 8 November 2026 • रविवार, 8 नवंबर 2026

🕉️ Spiritual Significance & Observance

Grand celebration of lights marking the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya and Maa Mahalakshmi's auspicious descent on Kartik Amavasya.

🪔 आध्यात्मिक महत्व एवं पर्व विवरण

दीपों का महाउत्सव, मर्यादा पुरुषोत्तम प्रभु श्रीराम का अयोध्या आगमन एवं कार्तिक अमावस्या को माता महालक्ष्मी-गणेश का महापूजन।

🙏 Vrat, Fasting & Puja Guidelines (व्रत एवं पूजा नियम)

English: Fasting till evening Pradosh/Vrishabha Lagna Lakshmi-Ganesh pooja, lighting 21+ ghee and sesame oil diyas.

हिन्दी: संध्याकाल स्थिर लग्न में महालक्ष्मी पूजन तक उपवास, श्रीसूक्त पाठ एवं २१ या ५१ दीप प्रज्वलन।

⏳ Diwali (Deepawali Lakshmi Pooja & Kartik Amavasya) 2026 Panchang & Shubh Muhurat (2026-11-08)

Calculated for New Delhi (नई दिल्ली) • Standard IST (UTC+05:30)

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Tithi (तिथि)

Chaturdashi (चतुर्दशी)

Krishna Paksha (कृष्ण पक्ष)

Nakshatra (नक्षत्र)

Swati (स्वाति)

Yoga: Ayushman

Sunrise & Sunset (सूर्योदय / सूर्यास्त)

🌅 6:38 AM • 🌇 5:31 PM

Month: Kartik (कार्तिक)

Brahma & Abhijit Muhurat (शुभ मुहूर्त)

Brahma: 4:53 AM – 5:46 AM

Abhijit: 11:43 AM – 12:27 PM

Rahu Kaal (राहुकाल - वर्जित समय)

⚠️ 4:10 PM – 5:31 PM

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Diwali (Deepawali Lakshmi Pooja & Kartik Amavasya) (दीपावली (महालक्ष्मी-गणेश पूजन एवं कार्तिक अमावस्या))

1. When is Diwali (Deepawali Lakshmi Pooja & Kartik Amavasya) in 2026? (दीपावली (महालक्ष्मी-गणेश पूजन एवं कार्तिक अमावस्या) 2026 में कब है?)

Diwali (Deepawali Lakshmi Pooja & Kartik Amavasya) (दीपावली (महालक्ष्मी-गणेश पूजन एवं कार्तिक अमावस्या)) is observed on Sunday, 8 November 2026 (2026-11-08). On this day, the Vedic Tithi is Chaturdashi (चतुर्दशी) in Kartik (कार्तिक) month.

2. What is the Puja Shubh Muhurat on Diwali (Deepawali Lakshmi Pooja & Kartik Amavasya)?

Sunrise occurs at 6:38 AM and Sunset at 5:31 PM. Brahma Muhurat for early morning bath and Sankalpa is 4:53 AM to 5:46 AM, while Rahu Kaal (4:10 PM – 5:31 PM) should be avoided for auspicious beginnings.

3. What are the Vrat Rules (व्रत नियम) for Diwali (Deepawali Lakshmi Pooja & Kartik Amavasya)?

Fasting till evening Pradosh/Vrishabha Lagna Lakshmi-Ganesh pooja, lighting 21+ ghee and sesame oil diyas. (संध्याकाल स्थिर लग्न में महालक्ष्मी पूजन तक उपवास, श्रीसूक्त पाठ एवं २१ या ५१ दीप प्रज्वलन।)